The Evolution of Snoezelen and the use of Assistive Technology

The Evolution of Snoezelen and the use of Assistive Technology

The evolution of Snoezelen and use of assistive technology

Is a multi-sensory intervention that provides basic controllable, individual, sensory experiences.


Began in Holland in the 80’s. Since then its use has grown around the world to serve multiple different users in a variety of facilities with a diversity of applications


• SNOEZELEN first came to North America in 1992

• Marketed by FlagHouse under distributor agreement with ROMPA, UK

•• First implemented at Lifespire in New York and Bloorview

Kids Rehab in Toronto

• Originally described as a recreation/relaxation experience for children and adults with learning and multiple disabilities

• Now it has grown beyond anything that can be captured in a single description


SNOEZELEN PHILOSOPHY

• ‘Pure’ Snoezelen has no purpose other than enjoyment

• But today, Snoezelen is used increasingly for

education, therapy, stimulation, calming, interaction,

treatment

• Sessions are best if client led in a safe, comfortable

atmosphere with an air of enjoyment, motivation

• Freedom from pressure to achieve

• Client makes choices

• Improved client/caregiver relationship

• An approach designed to enhanced quality of life


Can help bridge cognitive, perceptual, behavioral and physical impairments, and other limiting conditions


Helps people better manage their physical environments, their own sensory worlds and their relationships with the people around them


To understand why this is important, and how Snoezelenworks, we must consider the lives of individuals with disabilities


May find the world confusing, frightening, noisy, over- or under-stimulating

Often they cannot understand or control the sensory bombardment around them or articulate their needs

People with disabilities and other challenging conditions


They may respond to the challenges of their environment with different types of behavior including:

self abuse withdrawal anger aggression violent outbursts repetitive mannerisms



The challenge is to avoid these unacceptable behaviors and prevent self-harm to the individual and risk to those around them



The desired outcome is to help individuals find new abilities, build tolerance of sensory input, regain control of their lives and find an inner sense of calm


in mental health -has been shown to provide a viable alternative to chemical and physical restraints, time-out rooms and other ‘solutions’ that inhibit poor behaviors*

*The use of sensory rooms is recommended by the U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services as a preventative tool


ResearchHundreds of papers worldwide within many disciplines

• Snoezelen: a controlled multisensory

stimulation therapy for children recovering from severe brain injury Hotz

GA, Castelblanco A, Lara IM, Weiss AD Duncan R, Kuluz JW (2006)

•Multi-sensory intervention observational

research – published in the International

Journal of Special Education Carls J. Thompson,

Universtiy of West Florida (2011

•Behavioral and physiological effect of dental environment sensory

adaptation on children's dental anxiety Shapiro M, Melmed RN, Sgan-Cohen HD, Eli I, Parush S.


Also helps those with severe sensory impairments, or who have shut down, to participate in and connect to the world and people around them


TODAY, THERE ARE THOUSANDS

OF INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA

AND IN THE U.S. MEETING

MULTIPLE NEEDS:-

• Therapy/Rehabilitation

• Recreation/Leisure

• Education

• Relaxation/Stress

Management

• Activity Programming

• Crisis Management

• Pain Management


SNOEZELEN FOR

CHILDREN:-

•Schools

•Rehabilitation Centres

•Autism Programs

•Early Intervention

•Pre-School Programs

•Deaf/Blind Programs

•Acute Care Hospitals

•Palliative Care

•Respite Homes

•Group Homes


Care

SNOEZELEN FOR

ADULTS:-

•Recreation Centres

•Community Leisure

•Residential Facilities

•Adult Day Programs

•Private Homes

•Health Centres

•Outpatient Care

•Crisis Centres

•Secure Care

•Psychiatric Care

for people with disabilities and other challenging conditions

CareSNOEZELEN FOR THE

ELDERLY:-

• Nursing Homes

•Long Term Care

• Retirement Centres

• Day Programs

• Palliative Care

• Hospice


SNOEZELEN PRACTIONERS• Teachers

• Occupational Therapists

• Families and Caregivers

• Recreation Therapists

•Activity Coordinators

• Physical Therapists

• Speech and Language Therapists

• Nurses

•Medical and Psychiatric Professionals

…………..to name but a few


Multisensory environments (MSE) are safe, comfortable, non-threatening settings, each uniquely designed


SNOEZELEN EQUIPMENT

•Offers a variety of stimuli:

•Visual

•Auditory

•Tactile

•Olfactory

•Gustatory

•Proprioceptive

•Vestibular


interactive bubble tubes


interactive bubble tubes fiber optic sprays


interactive bubble tubes fiber optic sprays wall projections


interactive bubble tubes fiber optic sprayswall projectioninteractive panels


interactive bubble tubes fiber optic sprayswall projectioninteractive panels tactile experiences


interactive bubble tubes fiber optic sprayswall projectioninteractive panelstactile experiences swings, seats, rockers


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There are many different types of Snoezelen multisensory environments





















TECHNOLOGY

•Smart Phones and Tablets

•Eye Gaze Technology

•Gaming Devices

•Touch Screens

•Smart Boards widely used in

schools

Apps by the hundreds

•Ability switches and

communication devices

•Gesture Technology

•Robotics

•Wireless transmitters, receivers

and bluetooth technology

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The Next Generation


and now…the next generation of multisensory environments -Sensory Magicinteractive,harmonized themes



•Using touch screen computer and projection

•Possibilities are endless

•Customizable

•Providing the opportunity to control their

environment using one of many controllers:

•Universal Wireless controller

•Talking Cube

•Interactive Carpet Switches

•Colour Change Panel

Sensory Magic


GESTURETEK

•Virtual reality

•Interactive Floor and Wall

•Immersive play based

technology

•Accessible for every level

of ability

•Easy to use - nothing to

hold


Physical

Upper body, lower body and

full body exercise

Balance, postural control and

fine motor movement

Cognitive

Achievement/mastery

Perceptual motor skills

Sensory motor skills

Selection recognition

Cause and effect

Benefits of Immersive Therapy

Whole new world in arms reach



Sound Beam

•Unlocks a child’s

potential

•Uses every part of the

body to access the world

•Special Needs and

Education

•Encourage movement

•Integrate mainstream

kids with Special Needs

Ultrasonic beams and other sensors

such as switches translate physical

movement, regardless of how small

or expansive, into sound

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Sound Beam


Optimusic

•Interactive light beams – LED

•Plug and play

•User friendly software – fully

programmable

•Over 80 Interactive settings and

games

•Fun and educational

•Encourages physical activity

•learn and make choices

•used as a musical instrument, an

interactive story telling device, a

virtual switch and an effective

communication aid giving

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Sound Shell Chair

•Tactile Stimulation and

Comfortable Support

•Perfect for both sound

isolation and excellent

acoustics

•Cancels out most outside

noise, providing a unique

environment for

relaxation and just

getting away from it all.

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Re-Vibe

•Anti-distraction wrist wear

•Cognitive awareness

device

•Empowers kids to get back

on task

•Gentle vibration reminders

•Distraction free design

•Whisper quiet

•Easy to program – various

settings

•In over 2000 schools in the

US

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Re-Vibe

Key Points of Pilot Study

•83% of students with self-

regulation deficits showed

improvement.

•All improvements in on-task

behavior were immediate

and sustained.

•Over 80% of teachers and

students who used RE-vibe

would recommend it to

others.


Today Snoezelencontinues to grow and expand to help thousands of people around the world enjoy a better quality of life

Thank you


for more information about Snoezelen an other product offerings pleasecontact FlagHouse at 800.265.6900 or visit www.flaghouse.ca

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The Evolution of Snoezelen and the use of Assistive Technology